Senior Care Assistant

Are you an experienced care professional looking for an empowering permanent leadership role featuring a £500 Golden Hello bonus, where you can guide a dedicated care team and advance your career?

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to help find a dedicated Senior Care Assistant for Ashminster House Care Home in Ashford, Kent.

Position Details

Location: Ashminster House Care Home, Clive Dennis Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LX
Pay Rate: £13.84 per hour
Hours: 33.00 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift: Days

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will look after the different needs of residents to deliver top-tier, person-centred care. Working alongside the Deputy General Manager, you will supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants while supporting the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise, inspire, and lead a dedicated team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.
Support the clinical team with medication management, assessments, care plans, and resident reviews.
Foster a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment that respects resident dignity and choices.

About You

To join us as a Senior Care Assistant, you will bring:

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Experience: Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly and proven team-leadership abilities.
Attributes: Warm-hearted, compassionate, and eager to grow (with clear career pathways into Care Practitioners, Regional Carers, or nursing roles).

The Rewards Package

Barchester offers a sector-leading rewards package to recognize your hard work, including:

Competitive pay at £13.84 per hour
A £500 Golden Hello bonus when you join!
Free training and development for all roles, supporting long-term career progression
Access to comprehensive wellbeing and support tools
A wide range of retail discounts and savings
‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’
Unlimited access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme